Rico Lewis in Manchester Town jersey.© Twitter
Manchester Town’s promising younger defender Rico Lewis signed a “dream” five-year word of honour with the treble winners on Tuesday. Lewis made 23 appearances for Town terminating season as Pep Guardiola’s aspect lifted the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup. The 18-year-old, who can play games as a full-back or in midfield, joined Town’s academy as an eight-year-old and advanced throughout the formative years ranks into Guardiola’s squad. England Underneath-21 global Lewis, who began within the champions’ season-opening win at Burnley on Friday, is now gotten smaller to Town till a minimum of 2028.
“It’s been an unbelievable year for me and now to sign this contract is a dream come true,” Lewis stated.
“As a City fan I can remember watching us winning trophies when I was young and it’s the only place I’ve wanted to be.
“To understand I’m taking to be right here till 2028 is implausible and I will’t wait to book operating and book making improvements to.”
Lewis underlined his vast potential when he became the youngest player to score on their first Champions League start last season, netting against Sevilla to break a record set by former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.
City’s director of football Txiki Begiristain added: “Rico is a truly clever footballer and is already a mature and worthy member of the squad.
“He absorbs every single piece of information Pep gives him, which for a player of his age is special.
“We’re very proud to have watched his proceed throughout the academy and to peer him taking part in with such self belief within the first group.
“His energy and hunger around the squad is contagious and we believe he can help to bring more success in the coming years.”
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